Most people wearing red noses: Gatlinburg breaks Guinness World Records' record (VIDEO)

Gatlinburg, TN, USA -- In attempt to break a Guinness World records' world record, the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee distributed 20,000 red Rudolph noses to parade goers during the 39th Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade; more than 70,000 people lined the Parkway to witness the event and catch a glimpse of Grand Marshal and 2014 American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson,
and to set the new record for the Most people wearing red noses, according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/. Photo: In attempt to break a Guinness World records' world record, the city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee distributed 20,000 red Rudolph noses to parade goers during the 39th Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade. More than 70,000 people lined the Parkway to witness the event and catch a glimpse of Grand Marshal and 2014 American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson.
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The Guinness World Records' record for the most people wearing red noses is 16,092 at the Credit Union Christmas Pageant in the city centre of Adelaide, Australia, on 12 November 2011.

Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the most people wearing red noses in multiple locations; it is 89,116 in an event organised by CliniClowns Nederland, Netherlands, on 9 November 2007. "We are thrilled with the enthusiasm of our visitors. They are as excited to break a record as we are," said Marci Claude, Gatlinburg PR Manager.

"Having 2014 American Idol Caleb Johnson participate as Grand Marshal just put the whole parade over the top."

Parade goers were asked to wear a red Rudolph nose simultaneously in attempt to break the current Guinness World Records' world record of 16,092 red noses, set in Australia in 2011.

They were also treated to more than a mile long parade of floats, marching bands, dancers, equestrian units, entertainment and of course, Santa Claus.